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.45 Colt, .44 Special, .38 Super (Old-School Gunfighters and Hunters)
These three great handgun cartridges have defended life and limb, plus put venison on the table, for a century and a half. The .45 Colt, .44 Special, and .38 Super are effective, accurate rounds with a long, distinguished history. Here's why you must give them a try.
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Top 10 Low-Recoil Hunting Cartridges
Tested: .243 Winchester, 6 Creedmoor, .240 Weatherby Magnum, .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 6.5-284 Norma, 7mm-08 Remington, .30-30 Winchester. Give yourself a break from pain on your next hunt.
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New 6.5mm Cartridge Fight (6.5 PRC vs. its NextGen Competition)
Hornady's new 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge takes on the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5-284 Norma, 26 Nosler, and 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum in this winner take all virtual shootout.
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The .270 Winchester: James Bond in a Brass Suit
The .270 Winchester is perhaps the most storied big game hunting cartridge. Why has the .270 received such coverage and hyperbole? Here's what you need to know, now.
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.41 Remington Magnum (The Perfect Revolver Cartridge?)
The .41 Remington Magnum is the best revolver cartridge. Period. It does what the others do, but better in many ways. Here's how.
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World’s Top 5 Versatile Hunting Cartridges
There are many (perhaps too many) hunting cartridges on the market. What makes any particular one versatile? A versatile cartridge has three main qualities: power, reach, and flexibility.
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The 10mm: Thor’s Hammer for Semi-Auto Pistols
The 10mm Auto cartridge is the best pistol round ever developed. Bold words for a bold round, find out how it came about and why it's so good.
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The Twenty-Somethings (.20, .22, and .24 Caliber Hunting Cartridge Fight)
Tested: .204 Ruger, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6 Creedmoor, .240 Weatherby. Can these varmint rounds take down big game? We find out.
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Best Deer Hunting Cartridges (New Study)
Tested: .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield. Which is the best deer slayer?
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Best Dangerous Game Cartridges for Bolt-Action Rifles: A Virtual Shootout
Tested: 9.3x62 Mauser, .375 Holland & Holland, .416 Remington Magnum, .404 Jeffery, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, .505 Gibbs. In this virtual test, we tell you which is best.
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Best 7mm Hunting Cartridges: A Virtual Shootout
Tested: 7x57 Mauser, 7mm-08 Remington, .280 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, and 28 Nosler. Will the magnums out power the non-magnums? Will the upstarts dethrone the old guard?
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The Creedmoor Brothers vs. the World: The 6.5 and 6 Creedmoor Reveal Their Secrets in this Virtual Test
The 6.5 Creedmoor and 6 Creedmoor take on the .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06, and 7mm Remington Magnum in this virtual shootout.
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Best Backup Guns for Hunters
The possibility a hunter may need a backup firearm is real. Whether to dispatch a wounded animal, hunt small game, or for self-defense against man and beast, a hunter needs a backup.
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Is the Revolver Dead?
Has the pistol replaced the revolver? Should we scrap every S&W Model 19, Model 29, or Colt Python? Here's the case for the revolver. As long as we have guns, we will have wheel guns.
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Why One Gun Writer Went Back to the 9mm
Thanks to modern ammunition, the 9mm is now the premier self-defense pistol caliber. Gun writer LJ Bonham shares decades of firearms experience to show you why the "Nine" is now tops.
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Best .338 Magnum: Showdown at the High-Power Corral
We test .338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby, .338-378 Weatherby, .300 Remington Ultra-Mag, 33 Nosler, .338 Lapua. Can you pick the winner?
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Best .30 Caliber Magnum for Hunting: Which Cartridge Won This Virtual Shootout?
There are many magnum hunting cartridges, but those which use .30 caliber bullets are by far the most popular for whitetail deer, elk, moose, bear, antelope, big horn sheep, and plains game hunting.
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Best Non-Magnum .30 Caliber Cartridge
This virtual shootout tells you which .30 caliber cartridge is best for whitetail deer, elk, moose, bear, or African game hunting. The results are surprising.
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Affordable Hunting Rifles: Military Surplus to the Rescue
Inexpensive military rifles are great for deer, elk, moose, bear, and anything else hunting. They are rugged, affordable, and available. More people should use them to put meat on the table.
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What's the Best .30-06 Based Cartridge? The Answer Will Surprise You
Cartridge fight: .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .338-06 A-Square, .35 Whelen. Each is a prince in its own right, but which is king?
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New Ammunition Test: PPU 300 Grain .375 H&H Mganum
Prvi Partizan has a reputation for good quality ammunition at a reasonable price. Is PPU's 300 grain .375 H&H Magnum load good enough for deer, elk, moose, bear, and African plains game hunting?
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Open Carry: 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Hit the Streets
Many gun owners have jumped on the open-carry bandwagon. There are five questions a citizen who open carries should address before exercising their Second Amendment rights in public.
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Family Feud: Five .308 Based Cartridges Go Head to Head in a Virtual Shootout
Tested: .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 7mm-08 Remington, .308 Winchester, .338 Federal. Which is best?
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6.5mm Cartridge Virtual Shootout: Which Is Best?
Tested: 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55 Swedish, .260 Remington, 6.5-284 Norma, 26 Nosler, .264 Winchester Magnum, 6.5-300 Weatherby. So which one is best? The results may surprise you!
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Long-Range Elk Cartridge Virtual Shootout
There are many excellent long-range (beyond 500 yards) rifle cartridges, from the mild-shooting 6.5 Creedmoor to the flinch-inducing .338 Lapua. Which is best for elk, though?
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Don’t Get Caught in the Everyday-Carry Trap
It's now fashionable to divide concealed carry into two realms: casual, or everyday, carry, and, for lack of a better word, “formal carry." This is a potentially lethal trap. Here's how to avoid it.
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Unsung Heroes: Ten Rifle Cartridges You Shouldn’t Pass Up
High quality used guns languish on store racks just because they are chambered in less common calibers. Don't over look these gems. They offer a world beyond the "me too" cartridges.
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Best Hunting Cartridges for AR Style Rifles
Today’s AR’s are available in more good hunting calibers than ever before; whether you're after Alaskan moose, Montana elk, Missouri white tails, Wyoming pronghorn, or Texas wild hogs.
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Why You Should Hunt with an AR Style Rifle
AR platform rifles are now the most popular rifle in America. They are fantastic for hunting, whether it's deer, antelope, elk, moose, or African plains game. Here's why you should hunt with an AR.
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Why You Need a Premium Hunting Bullet
Premium bullets just do a better job than low budget bullets. Whether hunting Ohio deer, Montana elk, Alaskan bears, or African Cape Buffalo, premium bullets make every shot count.
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Ammunition Test: Winchester Super X 180 Grain Power Point; .300 Winchester Short Mag
Since the 1960’s, Winchester's Power Point bullet has been a reliable deer load. Designed for .30-06 velocities, will this old style bullet stand up to magnum velocities against elk and moose?
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Is the Glock Better Than the 1911? (An Unbiased Discussion)
How does the Glock stack up against John Browning's legendary M1911? The debate has raged since Gaston Glock's upstart polymer-framed pistol appeared in the early '80s to challenge the king.
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Best Rifles and Cartridges for Hunting in Colorado
Colorado is famous for elk, mule deer, and black bear hunting, and provides a challenging environment. What are the best rifles and cartridges for hunting the Centennial State?
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Three Must-Have Home Defense Guns
More and more Americans realize they must depend on themselves for their family’s safety. There are three basic gun types every home owner should have to protect their family from home invasion.
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Top Five Cartridges for Dangerous Game
Africa's Big Five, Alaska's Kodiak bears, or an angry Montana moose all demand a dangerous game cartridge. Which is best? Here are five great choices hunters have staked their lives on for decades.
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One Cartridge to Rule Them All: The .30-06 Springfield
Is the .30-06 the world’s most versatile hunting cartridge? There are more powerful cartridges and flatter shooting cartridges, so why has this old veteran not just survived, but thrived?
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Survive Holiday Air Travel: Airline Pilot's Secrets
There are several ways to make your travel less harried and more successful. Here are tips from a former commercial pilot, based on experience in the airline industry, for air travelers.
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The Best Rifle and Caliber for Hunting in Montana
Montana is legendary. The state offers deer, antelope, elk, moose, bear, bison, and wolf, if a hunter can find them somewhere in a vast, varied landscape. So what's the best rifle and caliber?
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Do You Really Need a Premium Hunting Bullet?
Does the average deer, elk, or moose hunter need expensive premium ammunition loaded with the latest and greatest bullet? Magazine ads say yes; hunters across the world prove them wrong every fall.
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All-American Heavy Weights: Three Hard Hitting Cartridges from the Home of the Brave
Here are three all-American heavy hitters designed for any hunting challenge: .35 Whelen, .338 Win Mag, and .458 Win Mag. When you need to project American power anywhere in the world.
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Long Range Hunting: Here's the Equipment and Skills You Need for an Ethical Hunt
Long Range hunting is an exciting and demanding activity. Whether pursuing antelope in Wyoming's vast prairies or impala in the Serengeti, a hunter must have the right gear and skill.
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Three Guns Every Hunter Must Have
The current gun market is saturated with options. Which gun or guns are the absolute minimum a hunter should have?
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How to Choose Your First Hunting Rifle
Hunting is a wonderful sport. The best way to ensure novice hunters embrace it and continue for years is to get the right rifle in the right caliber the first time.
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3 Awesome European Hunting Cartridges Americans Can Use Right Now (Proven Effective)
The 6.5x55mm Swedish, 7x57mm Mauser, and 8x57mm Mauser deserve a second look from American hunters. They are loved world-wide for antelope, deer, elk, moose, bear, and African plains game hunting.
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Don't Become a Statistic (10 Secrets to Keep You Safe Next Hunting Season)
Safety is the most important thing in hunting. People's lives depend on it. Here are ten ways to insure you and your hunting partners get home safe every day of the season.
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Working-Class Hero: The .308 Winchester
The .308 Winchester is the best-selling hunting cartridge in America. Developed for the M-14, the U.S. military's standard sniper round hits way above its weight class and is loved by hunters.
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In Praise of Small Presses
Where would Science Fiction be without small presses? In this article we explore small presses and their impact on Science Fiction.
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Magnum Hunting Cartridges Need Not Apply
Think you need a magnum for hunting? Think again. For antelope, deer, elk, bear, plains game, and moose cartridges like 243, 270, 308, 30-06, etc. work great. Who needs recoil and muzzle blast?
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Best Dangerous Game Rifles: Your Life Could Depend on It
If you live or hunt in Africa, Alaska, or the Rocky Mountains, you must have a dangerous game rifle for self-defense. Thousands of people are injured or killed by wild animals world wide each year.
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The .300 Winchester Magnum: The Best Hunting Cartridge?
The .300 Winchester Magnum, or .300 Win Mag, is used around the world for moose, elk, bear, and African plains game. Preferred by long range hunters and military snipers over the .308 and .30-06.
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Magnum Rifle Hunting Cartridges - Go Large or Go Home
Magnum. The word is synonymous with power, long range, and a certain cachѐ which implies those who shoot them are uncompromising rifle enthusiasts. Are magnum hunting cartridges really necessary?
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Ammunition Test: Prvi Partizan .300 Winchester Magnum 180 Grain Soft Point
Prvi Partizan makes affordable, quality ammunition. We put their 180 gr, .300 Win Mag through its paces and it is perfect for deer, elk, moose, and bear hunting - from Alaska to Africa, and beyond.
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The .375 H&H Magnum: When Everything is on the Menu, Including You
The .375 H&H is the world's most versatile hunting cartridge. Used from Africa to Alaska for deer, elk, moose, Cape buffalo, and everything in between. The do it all hunting caliber.
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L.J. Bonham is an author, historian, and former commercial pilot whose novels include Sector 21, Shield of Honor, The Debt, and Wolves of Valhalla (all from Sky Warrior Books), and the non-fiction book, Prepper Blades (Garnet Mountain Press). Short fiction credits include Sancho, which appears in Tales from the Front Lines, Blood Allies in No Horns on These Helmets, A Horse Fit for a King in Hoof Beats—Flying With Magical Horses,and Retread in Disharmony of the Spheres.Current projects include the follow up books in the Shields of Honor Sector 21 series. L.J. also writes numerous freelance, non-fiction articles and web content.
An avid mountaineer with a congenital weakness for fast cars and airplanes, L.J. studies Asian martial arts and Historical European martial arts, with emphasis on the German Longsword. An experienced shooter and hunter, L.J. lives in the Rocky Mountains with assorted critters including a very opinionated Morgan horse.